There’s only a handful of actions more meaningful that humans can do but share good things with each other.

It’s how we progress as a culture and it enables us to have a certain kind of a connection that we could not reach otherwise. The kind of connection that two or more people have when they both know they like the same thing, sometimes it leads to friendship, sometimes to deep meaningful relationships and sometimes talking about your favorite Star Wars movie can be the perfect buffer to keep those family gatherings a little less awkward.

Sharing, in many ways is a gateway drug to connection.

So, today I’m going to share three things that I like with you, dear reader. I hope you like them, I certainly do, for I think they’re amazing. Some of the things I will share are concrete experiences, tidbits of history, or an activity. Never the less, they’re all great. (You’re allowed to disagree – maybe we’re just not meant to be.)

Let’s start with:

BEFORE THEY PASS AWAY

An amazing photography project by Jimmy Nelson who travelled around the world photographing the last tribes on earth. He covered much of Africa, South America, Siberia and Asia.

The indigenious tribes are stunning. The amount of hidden culture in them is stunning. And most importantly, the photographs are stunning. Here’s a sample of the kind of photographs you can find on Before They Pass Away.

CHRISTIAN SAINT SKELETONS

This is too great to pass by. First shared to us by our friend Gregor, these Christian Saint skeletons are mesmerizing. Basically, they’re a bunch of important skeletons fully attired in jewelry, and unearthed under the Catacombs of Rome. Paul Koudounaris photographed and produced a book out of the subject matter. For the curious, you can read the whole article and see more photos here. I recommend it, for it is fascinating and creepy. (You’re stupid if you disagree – that’s right, I’m testy.)

 

BRAIN PICKINGS

Brain Pickings is one of my favourite creator-orientated blog. It’s upkept by Maria Popova, and it’s articles touch all kinds of subject matters concerning creativity; the anxiety, the actual hard work, and the inspiration parts of it. The blog covers everything from writing to art, to photography and to philosophy. Often as I’m reading it, I feel like I’m having conversations with the great minds of our history, and I’m getting the better deal of it. Read it.(Or don’t, but that’s it – we’re over.)

 

Studies have proven, that people who share are at least 300% happier than people who don’t. So share, share away to your hearts content.
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